contain

2contain somethingif something contains something else, it has that thing inside it or as part of itThis drink doesn't contain any alcohol.Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies.a brown envelope containing dollar billsThe bottle contains (= can hold) two quarts.

3contain somethingto keep your feelings under controlsynonymrestrainShe was unable to contain her excitement.I was so furious I just couldn't contain myself(= I had to express my feelings).

4contain somethingto prevent something harmful from spreading or getting worseto contain an epidemicGovernment forces have failed to contain the rebellion.

5contain something(mathematics)to be able to be divided exactly by a numberTen contains five and two, but not three.